by Ned S. Levi | Dec 30, 2013
In the United States, there’s a long tradition of shooting fireworks to welcome the new year. US new years’ parades and shooting off fireworks come from traditions from the mid-17th century, blending European and African heritages. Traditional new...
by Ned S. Levi | Oct 28, 2013
I have four photographic techniques for vacation travelers which can help improve your travel images and assist you in not missing great vacation photo opportunities. Have you ever been on a tour and when back at your hotel compared some of your photos with those...
by Ned S. Levi | Feb 15, 2010
It’s happening more and more to travelers across the world. Regardless of the reason, use of tripods in some locations is now forbidden. You can’t use a tripod on top of the Arc de Triomphe, on the third level observation deck of the Eiffel Tower, or the top deck of...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 7, 2009
When we travel we certainly see, and often visit churches, temples, mosques, synagogues, and other religious shrines. Many contain some of the world’s great artwork, and are important for their history, or their part in historic events. Many are architectural gems...
by Ned S. Levi | Jun 26, 2009
If you’re like me, you enjoy traveling to new and interesting cities. One of the wonderful things great cities have to offer is the chance to view and experience outstanding and occasionally extraordinary art. Sometimes you have the chance to photograph it. Often...